Dean Swanson, Chapter Chair

The Southeast Minnesota Chapter of SCORE “Counselors to America’s Small Business” is part of a national nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of the nation’s small business. SCORE volunteers serve as “Counselors to America's Small Business.”
SCORE Chapter #406 provides free and confidential business counseling tailored to meet the needs of your small business and your personal objectives. SCORE Chapter #406 also offers workshops, for a modest fee, for both start-up entrepreneurs and in-business small business owners.
I would like to emphasize that SCORE assists people in starting a new business, buying or selling a business, and by providing counseling to existing small business owners.

SCORE Sponsored Seminars for Winter 2008-2009 has been published.  Review the seminars being offered and register now.

UPCOMING SEMINARS > Two BUSINESS SUCCESS Seminars are being planned for this fall.  We encourage you to let us know of your interest so we can keep you informed.  "Interest Forms" are available for this purpose.  Pre payment is NOT required.   

• The first is "FAST START" and includes 6 of our core seminars in one. > Learn More
  

• The second is titled "SMALL BUSINESS SUCCESS SEMINARS" and focuses on QuickBooks for The Small Business and Technology Essentials for The Small Business. > Learn More

HELPFUL ARTICLES: Read "Cheap Marketing" (NEW - just published) and other great articles by John Eakins... available here

SCORE Chapter #406 is comprised of more than 70 volunteers that provide guidance and counseling to entrepreneurs in the Southeast Minnesota area.

Assistance is available in many ways:

• Face-to-face counseling: use the on-line form to request free counseling or call the Rochester office at 507-288-8103 and a form will be mailed/faxed to you

• Online counseling:  begin your on-line counseling at Online Counseling

• Attend workshops and seminars: view the Rochester workshops or Minnesota workshops, then call the number listed to sign-up to attend workshops of your choice

• Helpful Articles: Many key business issues are discussed with recommendations and additional web links. Visit "Helpful Articles"

• For other assistance: contact us by Email or call the Rochester office at 507-288-8103

Starting a new business? ( Listen to a 30 second audio clip )

The address of the SCORE office in Rochester Minnesota is:

SCORE
c/o Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce
220 South Broadway, Suite 100
Rochester, MN 55904

We look forward to serving you.

Dean Swanson, Chapter Chair